While I'm away

Hi Readers, Sorry I have been away from the Angels Blog for a while. I am considering some changes here so while I ponder what to do and if you are looking for inspiration, check out these two wonderful blogs. They are wonderful, helpful and such beautiful souls who are trying to make a positive change in the world.

 Enjoy and check back soon. Peace, blessings and love to you.

http://debscreativeart.blogspot.com/

 http://tracielouisephotography.net/

http://fiori.ca/

Leaving Symbols of Peace

Leave symbols of peace and love. Take the time to leave nature messages that represent the positive. A rock formation in the shape of the peace symbol. A bunch of sticks in the shape of a heart. Get creative with nature and send messages of love. Enjoy, be creative, and share the positive. Together we can change the world!

The best thing you can do for yourself, the best gift you can give yourself, is….. Believing in YOU! You are deserving of all your hearts desires. I believe in ME. Make this your daily mantra. Look at yourself in the mirror and affirm, “I believe in ME”… just like the little engine that could…. I think I can! I thought I could… I DID. Today is a new day; make this your personal Mantra. “I Believe in ME”

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Debra Lynn Coats ~ Artist: A GIVE-A-WAYLove, that's whats in the air this...

Debra Lynn Coats ~ Artist: A GIVE-A-WAY



Love, that's whats in the air this...: A GIVE-A-WAY Love, that's whats in the air this week, but some people don't feel the love, they may be lonely and sad... didn't you kno...

Faith

The current Angel reading talks about having Faith, faith, such a beautiful feeling to have, I feel sadness for the person that has trouble having faith.  So what is faith?  The basic definition of faith is to believe without proof. 

I’ve never had a problem with faith.  I did not grow up in a religious house; however I did grow up with values of right and wrong.  I attended many churches always eager to go with a friend.  And even though I happily raised my children in my husband’s religion, I still don’t believe I belong to any one Religion, I believe in taking lessons from many different forms of religious and spiritual teachings and living the best of the best.  I have 100% Faith in God.  I have an open mind and believe that there are many roads that will lead us to a spiritual awaking and there really is no wrong path, as long as that path teaches love, peace and compassion. 

Learn without judgment, listen with and open mind, and speak without ego.  There are many, many, great teachers in this world both living and dead.   The path to true faith is letting go of the need to control…. Just let go and have faith.  When you release control, it truly is a liberating feeling. 

Have faith, let go….. All is where it should be…. Whatever path you are on right now, this path you were met to take, you may not know why at this point, but if you let go and have faith, all will be revealed.  Someday soon it will hit you, you will say…."that is why I needed that experience; I need to live that so I could acknowledge this.”  I've been there... :) wishing you Faith! ~ Deb

The loss of a great teacher

http://www.chopra.com/files/rememberingdavid.html

Dr. David Simon, you will be missed.  Please take the time to view this tribute and watch his video.  He was a great healer to our world.

Luv and Light!: Your Inner Home

Luv and Light!: Your Inner Home: How well do you maintain your home? Your inner home that is. Do you keep throwing junk all over the place? Do you watch what you bring int...

Thoughts are like seeds, if you think them over and over and over again....you are like a farmer planting the same seeds and getting the same croup.  YOU grow your own future by what you plant, (in your mind)...

Just something to think on... ;) personally, I want to grow a field of wild flowers...fun, colorful, joyful, and playful...

I have plenty.  As I clean and pack away the holiday decorations I pause to look around my home and discover that I have plenty.  I am on this huge quest for spirituality.  There's a longing in me to connect with a source that is inside and outside of me.  I've been on this quest for many years now and I've accumulated many, many, great books, articles and interesting facts that YES, have all been helpful.  As I look around, I see that....well, I think I have all that I need to study, read, and reflect.  All this information that I have been gathering for so long all leads to one answer to my spirituality search..... Look With-in.  All you need you already have, it's about connecting with that divine source that lives with-in all of us.

How do we do this?  In Silence and Meditation.  I know... "I can't sit still".... "I can't quiet my mind".... "I have aces and pains".... " I can't cross my legs"  ........." I can't"..............


Yes, you CAN... it's about becoming the master of your mind.  In the Movie, "Eat, Pray, Love".... when she starts out to learn to meditate and quite the mind, you see her struggle...this struggle is normal, so don't expect, just do.  Don't give up, just be.... in time, you will get it.  Start out small, and you will see.  Give yourself this time everyday for 21 days and make it a habit.  When yo can sit for thirty minutes or longer and not notice any thoughts, movements, itching, then you will have become the Mater of Your Mind.  You will be in-charge and your thoughts will not.  Put your focus on your breath, breathe in and out.....slowly... and just be in the moment.  It will get easier!  Sit in any position that feels right and just be.  Don't let your Mind control you by giving you excuses, let your spirit be your guide.  The more you come to this quite silence in the mind, the more you will connect with spirituality.   This is the first step.

For more information I recommend reading ANYTHING by Sri Sri Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari


I wish you a quite place to just be ~ Deb

Debra Lynn Coats ~ Artist: Creating a Vision Board

Debra Lynn Coats ~ Artist: Creating a Vision Board:

My number one post during this time is how to Create a Vision board, check out my "how to" at my Art Blog.  Change your life, one vision at a time.  Have fun!!  Create and be...

Beautiful,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RpQO5zdJIs&feature=colike

Beauty, it's everywhere around us, but sometimes we keep our head down and forget to look up.  Tomorrow I will be taking a hike and I hope to have my eyes, ears, and mind open to the beauty that can be seen.  Thank you Tracie, for your beautiful eye.

have a wonderful day seeing the beauty that God has given us.

Gratitude Journal...just do it...

Gratitude Journal

It’s a proved fact that the written word is a powerful statement.  Take five minutes each day to write down what you’re grateful for, even if you don’t have it in your life yet.  A Gratitude attitude will invoke feelings that will help you manifested your dreams and appreciation for your life.  Start your day by being grateful for a “New Day.”  I am so grateful for this new beautiful day.  I am so grateful for the love that surrounds me.  I am so grateful for the family and friends in my life.  My life is truly blessed.  Today I will be mindful of others.  Today I will speak from love. 

Write what feels right for you.  Use words that represent the present and not someday or hope.  Someday has no end and hope implies a lack-of.  Today is what we are thankful for and today is the only day that matters.  By being grateful for today, we bring a since of presence into our walking, talking, and reacting.  If we can be more present in our current day, we bring appreciation into each moment.  Appreciation for each other, for nature, and for even doing the ordinary daily tasks, to live the life we want, we need to appreciate the life we have.  By appreciation and gratitude we attract appreciation and gratitude. 

We are human beings and we’ll have days that end good and days that end not so well, the key to remember is that we get to start over tomorrow.  Do not dwell on what does not go well, it was in our life to teach us a lesson, be grateful for that lesson, learn and move on.  Each day is a new day to begin again.  Our lives are truly blessed, my life is truly blessed and I am so grateful for you.

Writing in my journal is like breathing air.  It truly has changed my life and changed how I look at life.  I am so grateful that someone shared this with me.  It truly is a magical way to create a beautiful life.   You are a very special person and I wish you’re every dream come true.  

Love Deb

Winter Solstice

Welcome, hope you enjoy the new look, thought it was time to change it up-a-bit.  New music has been added, please make yourself comfortable and enjoy.

This day is the Winter Solstice.  It is the shortest day of the year.  In Ancient times, winter has always been thought of as hibernation time, just like the bears go inward to a cave to sleep, it's a good time for all humans to spend sometime within.  It's cold, so it's the perfect time to sit and reflect on the past, then let whatever does not serve you any longer go..... let it go and move on.  It's the perfect time to recharge your body with extra sleep, quite and stillness.  Spring will be here before you know it and then you'll have time to be active again, for now...just be.... Instead of letting the demands of the holiday season take over your spirit, stay centered and calm by sticking with your daily practice of meditation, yoga, quite, and mindfulness.  Do not give them up just because company is coming, maybe company wants to play too.

Have a great day today and each and every day forward.

The gift of a gift

Try something new this year. Pick a random person, neighbor, friend, or coworker. Leave them 12 small gifts, note cards of appreciation, or anything. Leave them one thing each day for the 12 days leading up to Christmas. It’s a fun way to give the gift of love. You have taken your time and have been creative for another person. You have spread some Christmas cheer and excitement and best of all you have given another person the gift of feeling special for 12 days. When I do this, I like to write a little poem that goes along with the gift. If you wish to give a card, you could personalize it each day to that person. Give them the gift of peace, joy, love, happiness….Get creative but most of all do this and remain anonymous. It’s so much fun to just give and expect nothing in return, no thanks, no attention….. It so much better

Meditations

In life, let's face it...we need a bit-of-help from time to time and often our biggest help lives within our own self. We just need to find it. In meditation, you can. Please take the time to check out the link attached to the title of this post, just click on the title and it will take you to a list of meditations that you can listen to for free. I recommend it, and if the thought of "meditation" scares you, or you may think you can't do it, then don't... just sit and listen to this wonderful teacher and his voice. His wonderful words and beautiful music will no doubt sink-in and is sure to bring about peace. The first step to any type of healing is to make that first move.

Peace, love and joy to you

Tracie Louise

My wonderful Friend and her beautiful photography.... photography with a message.

Enjoy

Luv and Light!: Keep or Delete?

Luv and Light!: Keep or Delete?: The other night I was washing dishes and the sleeve from my shirt kept coming down on one side, after a few attempts to keep it rolled up, ...

Letting Go

It’s amazing when we give up control, give up the need to micromanage our outcome, it’s amazing when we just simply put one foot in front of the other……..it’s amazing, things just simply work out when we give up and surrender to the Universal rhythm. I believe in letting go. I have faith in a higher plan. I know that with this faith my path will be one of joy, peace, and yes….success. I believe, therefore I will not waste time in doubt, fear, frustration, and anxiety…..I will simply put one foot in front of the other and walk my path.

Here’s to your path, may it be light and free, with faith.

Beautiful Message

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Ponder this... true words of wisdom

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
~Lao Tzu